Tennessee Insurance CE Renewal Requirements and License Renewal Checklist

Tennessee insurance CE and renewal

Tennessee Insurance CE Renewal Requirements and License Renewal Checklist

Tennessee resident insurance producers generally complete 24 credit hours during each biennial renewal cycle, including ethics. Specialty requirements such as flood and long-term care can also apply.

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Tennessee at a glance

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General producer CE24 credit

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24 credit hours each biennial renewal cycle.

Ethics3 ethics hrs

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3 of the required hours must be ethics.

Course repeatsRepeat limits apply

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Approved courses can be repeated for credit only after 2 years.

Provider reportingExam step required

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Education providers transmit completion records within 30 days.

Exemption cueExemptions may apply

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Producers continuously licensed since January 1, 1994 may qualify for the listed Tennessee CE exemption.

Special topics4 hrs

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Long-term care requires an initial 8-hour course and 4 hours every 24 months. Property/casualty flood authority can require a one-time 3-hour flood course.

Renewal checklist

  1. Confirm your renewal cycle and CE transcript before buying more courses.
  2. Complete at least 24 approved credits, including 3 ethics hours, unless an exemption applies.
  3. Add LTC or flood training if your authority and product activity require it.
  4. Allow time for provider reporting and transcript correction before renewal.
  5. Keep course completion records in case the state record is delayed.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Repeating a course too soon and expecting it to count.
  • Missing the separate LTC or flood training requirement.
  • Assuming provider reporting is instant; Tennessee allows providers up to 30 days.

Course planning

Use this Tennessee renewal snapshot to plan ethics, general CE, and any specialty training before your deadline. Find TSI National insurance courses and exam-prep options.

Official sources used

This guide is a practical summary, not legal advice. State insurance departments can change forms, fees, vendors, and rules. Always confirm the current requirement with the department or testing vendor before you apply, renew, or schedule an exam.